3046 Engine For Caterpillar Built Machines Caterpillar

Removal Procedure

Start By:

1. Remove the alternator. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Alternator - Remove and Install".
2. Remove the vibration damper and the pulley. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Vibration Damper and Pulley - Remove and Install".

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1. Remove four bolts (1) and the washers from fan pulley (2) .

2. Remove fan pulley (2) .

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3. If equipped, remove bolts (3) and the washers from front housing (8) .

4. Remove five bolts (4) and the washers from cover (5) for the fuel injection pump gear.

5. Remove cover (5) for the engine oil pump.

6. Remove six bolts (6) and the washers that secure the engine oil pan to the front housing.

7. Remove bolts (7) that secure front housing (8) to the cylinder block.

8. Remove front housing (8) .

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9. If equipped, remove cover (9) for the camshaft gear.

10. Check the condition of crankshaft front seal (10). If the crankshaft front seal is worn or damaged, use a new part for replacement. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Crankshaft Front Seal - Remove" for removal of the crankshaft front seal .

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11. Remove bearing (12), if equipped. If the bearing is worn or damaged, use a new part for replacement.

12. Clean old gasket material (11) from the contact surface of front housing (8) and the timing gear plate.